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Two ways to grow your NDIS business and positively impact more participants
The NDIS is currently in the early stages of massive change. What won’t change once recommendations and guidelines have been implemented is that people living with disabilities will still require support services. Here are two ways you can approach growing your service-based business in the NDIS space.
Opening the door to NDIS home and living supports
When it comes to finding a home, there's a lot to think about: accessibility, support, safety – the list goes on. And what works for one person might not work for another, so it's essential to think about your (or your loved ones) individual needs and preferences before making any decisions.
Service Provider Webinar: Future-proof your NDIS Business and PACE Update
Together with our special guest NDIS expert, Sally Coddington, Principal Consultant at DSC, in this webinar we look at ways for NDIS service providers to fortify their business, while integrating PACE and it’s principles into their everyday business operations.
The NDIS funding questions that give you power
To balance the power in NDIS planning and funding conversations, it’s so important to have an understanding of the NDIS rules. These questions will help you understand and communicate whether something should be funded.
Navigating NDIS Plan Changes and PACE: Everything you need to know - Webinar Replay
Together with our special guest NDIS expert, Sally Coddington, Principal Consultant at DSC, in this webinar is all about demystifying the NDIS plan change process and to get you acquainted with the new NDIS computer system, called PACE.
How to “Future-proof” your NDIS business amid industry change
There is one constant about business in the NDIS industry: Change. Here are some business priorities to ensure that, whenever change occurs, you and your business are able to weather the storm.
NDIS Plan Change Glossary
When talking about NDIS plan changes, updates to the language used can make the process even more confusing. So to help, we’ve put together a glossary of the major terms relating to plan changes.
Ready, Set, Reassess: NDIS Planning Meeting Preparation Worksheet
Preparation is the key to confidence in your NDIS plan reassessment meeting, and will help make sure your plan truly reflects your needs and goals. Complete this worksheet six weeks before your plan end date to gain clarity on shaping your next plan, empowering you to confidently respond to any questions from your planner.
NDIS Service Providers: Why using expectations from the NDIS Code of Conduct is not a good marketing strategy for your business
While the principles of respect and dignity are essential components of quality care within the NDIS, service providers need to recognise they must go beyond these basics in their marketing efforts.
Service Provider: Unique NDIS Value Offering Worksheet
Adapted for the NDIS marketplace, work out the real value of your services with this Kinora worksheet. Figure out who your customers are, what services they need from you to solve their problems and how you stepping in benefits them.
Service Provider: Your NDIS Business Visibility Checklist
Want to know how to be more visible to your potential clients? Check out this checklist of 10 things to consider to make sure you’re front and centre with your ideal client. This list is NOT exhaustive and does not guarantee clients but its a great start!
Informed Consent Worksheet
Many service providers require you to sign a consent form before they begin their service. These forms can sometimes be filled with confusing jargon, so this worksheet is here to simplify the process and help you consider the key points.
Scripting for Self-Advocacy
Advocating for yourself can be powerful. It means speaking up when you need to. This worksheet is here to help you have those important conversations. Sometimes, it's not easy, but with this tool, you can plan what to say and feel more confident.
Advocacy and Self Advocacy through your NDIS Journey
At some point or another on our NDIS journey we may require the support of advocacy services but most definitely, we will find ourselves in situations where self-advocacy is absolutely necessary.
Join us as we discuss advocacy and self-advocacy with Caroline Santangelo, Operations Manager from Self Advocacy Sydney.
Supported Decision Making Agreement
If you need to make a decision - big or small - this worksheet can help you understand how you would like to be supported. Think about your needs, preferences, and challenges, and make sure your choices reflect your values and goals.
Circle of Support
This is a visual guide to your trusted allies and the resources available to you. Fill it out with care and turn to it when you need support.
Keeping up the PACE with your NDIS budgets
Along with the NDIA’s PACE platform change comes some updates to the way plan budgets will be set out. It’s not too different, but it is important to understand what’s included in your own plan, so you can get the support you need, and make the most out of your funding.
Understanding PACE Support Categories
Plans created on the new PACE platform will be slightly different, so our fact sheet breaks down the different support categories that may be included in yours, to guide you in what could be funded.
‘Tis the season for celebration, good cheer and overwhelm: some ideas on making Christmas magical for everyone.
We wanted to share some tools, tips, and tricks to help every member of our community navigate this festive season. Hopefully, they help us focus on what really matters: having fun with family and friends.
Elevating Learning with Assistive Technology for School-aged Children - Webinar replay
The aim of this webinar is to further inform parents, carers and those invested in the education sector on how AT can be accessed and implemented as a practical tool to help your kids navigate life and learning.
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